Shading nets reduce water needs of table grapes by up to 25%
In the Coquimbo Region, a project is underway to study the impact of the use of site-variety specific shading nets on the water needs of table grapes. The project, promoted by the Foundation for Agrarian Innovation (FIA), is being carried out in the Elqui Valley by the Institute for Agrarian Research (INIA Intihuasi), specifically in the towns of Vicuña, Diaguitas and Paihuano.
The initiative aims to validate the use of new shading nets in table grapes under the conditions of northern Chile, with monofilaments, structures and colors different from those commonly used by table grape producers in this territory.
9 Latin American bucketlist trips for 2021
We can t travel right now, but we can still dream of the incredible landscapes, wildlife and people of Latin America. Here s our pick of nine bucketlist adventures for when we can travel once again
Pure Patagonia: Explore earth s last great wilderness
Patagonia is Earth s last great wilderness, a dramatic landscape comprising of the Andes Mountains, lakes, fjords, and glacier in the west and deserts, tablelands and steppes to the east. Exploring this untamed wilderness and discovering its awe-inspiring beauty is a true bucket-list item. Latin Routes has recently unveiled a new 17-day tour titled Pure Patagonia visiting both Argentine and Chilean Patagonia. Highlights include the stunning Argentine lake district of Bariloche, Puerto Varas, Puerto Natales and the iconic Torres del Paine National Park.
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